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  1. Re: Ideas needed: How to mount linear rails to a 2" diameter tube?

    Peter!

    At least for the linear rail, I did design and print some half moons with sockets for the rail. I think that should work for the X axis gantry. Still not sure about the SBR20 . There will...
  2. Re: Ideas needed: How to mount linear rails to a 2" diameter tube?

    Well I already have the Ibeam and a 6 foot Truss, about $500. and their tubes are 50mm round. I'm looking for a way to mount these.
  3. Ideas needed: How to mount linear rails to a 2" diameter tube?

    Greetings!

    I have to get this finished. I started this at the start of C19. And I hit a roadblock and it just sits there:-) This is a large scale CNC for clay printing. I am using 2" diameter...
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    Re: Ball Screw or helt for a 1500mm X axis?

    Its an open loop belt so I guess U drive. I was thinking of tensioning the belt ends at the gantry plate? This is a project I get stuck on, then I come back to it months later. I would like to...
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    Re: Ball Screw or helt for a 1500mm X axis?

    Thank you. That will save some $$. I just have to have a better belt solution. Don't laugh. Its just prototyping. Any ideas for tensioning?

    Thanks
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    Ball Screw or helt for a 1500mm X axis?

    Greetings!

    Before I order, I have this project I've needed to finish for a couple years. Lets call it the X axis Gantry. Its 2000mm long Aluminum I beam. The type you see at concerts or stage...
  7. Need to finish this large scale X axis gantry. I'm stuck. any suggestions

    Greetings!

    I can really use some advice and some engineering*help.* I have been working on this large scale clay printer for way to long. I have all the electronics, electrical and motors working....
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    Re: Advice on brazing wire sculpture

    Thanks, Very nice solder job:-)
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    Re: Advice on brazing wire sculpture

    Thanks!

    The artist said the finish was rust. I will just spray paint black. So I should go Soft Solder. (I do electronic work, so I'm familiar with soldering at albeit smaller scale).

    So more...
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    Advice on brazing wire sculpture

    Greetings!

    For a long time I've wanted to do some wire sculpture. (see example) This is primarily 3/16" to 1/4" round stock. What ever is cheapest?

    Originally I thought I'd need a welder. Not...
  11. Re: Need Advice, first time turning "U" Wheel from Delrin?

    Wouldn't I know it is you Jim:-) Happy New Year. Coming to my rescue again!

    I'm watching a youtube right now on stub arbors.

    Trying to finish the Large 3D printer you were advising me on from...
  12. Need Advice, first time turning "U" Wheel from Delrin?

    Greetings!

    First, I have zero lathe experience. I need to make these 3 "U" wheels out of delrin. The stock is 12" by 2.25" round stock.

    Basically

    1) 14mm bore
    2) Need a pocket for a 6001zz...
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    Re: Need advice on my 24" Y axis build

    This is an ongoing project. There are several old threads on my build. This is Custom. the other parts are 2-meter Z and X axis. This is an add on to make it Cartesian for testing.

    Just wanted...
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    Need advice on my 24" Y axis build

    Greetings!

    Everyone has always been very helpful here.

    Its been awhile. I need to build this 24x24" y axis. Think large size 3D printer for printing clay. See photo. My base is 3/4" Melamine, I...
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